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6 lead changes end with East Newton on top

November 5, 2024

It took six lead changes to determine the winner of Friday’s Class 3, District 6 quarterfinal barnburner, and a Cassville team seeking to avenge a regular-season loss suffered a second consecutive to the patriots, 39-28.

November 5, 2024

The Cassville boys and girls cross country teams will send three of their members to the 50th MSHSAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday. At the district race in Plato, junior Kayli Anderson finished 18th in 22:30, and senior Jadyn Williams was 20th in 22:34.

Southwest hangs hat on serves

November 5, 2024

Of all the things the Southwest volleyball team did well this season, it was best at serving. The Lady Trojans, who ended their season in a straight-sets loss to New Heights Christian Academy in the Class 2, District 11 Tournament, served at a 94% clip.

FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville v East Newton (C3, D6 QF)

November 1, 2024

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Cassville clinches No. 3 seed on night Weldy is honored

October 30, 2024

Friday was a good night for Cassville Football Coach Clay Weldy — not only was he honored as part of the undefeated Houn’ Dawgs state champion team in 1999, but his Wildcats walked out of the stadium with a 21-11 win.

Schad shines at state

October 30, 2024

Wind gusts of 40 miles per hour did not phase Purdy senior Rosa Schad at the Class 1 Girls State Golf tournament. At Crown Point Golf Club in Farmington on Oct.

Lady Wildcats seniors swing at state

October 30, 2024

In a competitive field on a difficult course, two Cassville seniors showed double-digit improvement from Day 1 to Day 2 at the Class 2 Girls Golf State tournament last week. Adelee Hendricks and Madison Robertshaw took 11th and 13th at the Class 2, District 3 tournament at Whispering Oaks Golf Course in Marshfield, qualifying the pair to play in Class 2 Girls Golf State Oct.

October 30, 2024

The Cassville cross country teams competed in the Big 8 Conference Meet in Lamar on Oct. 22, with the future of the program bringing home some serious hardware.

LIVE FOOTBALL UPDATES: Cassville at Aurora

October 25, 2024

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Wildcats keep Barry County Brawl trophy with 41-24 win

October 22, 2024

Three-year quarterback Bodee Rose has played his final Barry County Brawl, coming away with a 41-24 victory and inspiration to his younger teammates to keep the trophy in Cassville. The Wildcats jumped to an early lead against the Cubs at home on Friday, and despite losing the lead for a moment in the second quarter, the result was never in question when they took back the lead.